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Gain perspective from TalentLink’s latest posts and news about workforce industry trends, instructor interviews and insights, and skills-focused new courses.

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Workplace Soft Skills Still Needed Online and In Person

July 16, 2024

Why are workplace soft skills still relevant? And how can UMKC TalentLink’s short-term Soft Skills Certificate Program help build soft skills?

The online Sterile Processing program prepares you to gain industry certification and for work at a healthcare employer.

Comparing Programs: Sterile Processing Technician and Surgical Technologist

June 25, 2024

What are the similarities and differences between Sterile Processing Technician and Surgical Technologist training programs?

Warren Wandling leads the course Essential Skills for First Time Supervisors.

Warren Wandling Discusses Overcoming Self-limiting Beliefs Through Leadership With Purpose  

June 25, 2024

Learn how to overcome self-limiting beliefs and negative self-talk. Expert Warren Wandling’s Leadership With Purpose workshop shows you how.  

EAG Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Randolph

Jeff Randolph Discusses A Common Marketing Problem Nonprofits Face

June 18, 2024

EAG Advertising & Marketing Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Randolph previews key points that participants will explore in his July 23rd workshop, Prioritizing Marketing Efforts for Nonprofits.

haley grayless

Haley Grayless Previews Her Essential Pillars of Leadership Success Workshop

May 30, 2024

Leadership development coach Haley Grayless of Växa Collective previews her June 18-20 Essential Pillars of Leadership Success workshop.

Congratulations, Leadership Leawood Class 2024

May 23, 2024

Congratulations to the inaugural 2024 Leadership Leawood graduates on completing their leadership training program.

Haley Grayless Leads Workshop With This Important Focus for Aspiring and Emerging Leaders

May 1, 2024

Haley Grayless of Växa Collective discusses how she helps people build leadership skills in her interactive three-session workshop.

UMKC TalentLink facilitator Jeremy Gray led an Emerging Leader training workshop for our friends at Wayside Waifs.

Wayside Waifs Emerging Leader Training with Jeremy Gray

April 18, 2024

UMKC TalentLink facilitator Jeremy Gray led an Emerging Leader training workshop for our friends at Wayside Waifs.

Krista Shelton

Learn From Real-life Scenarios of Fraud and Cybersecurity Breaches

April 12, 2024

Krista Shelton of Focused Forensic Solutions shares insight on fraud and how her workshop can prepare small business owners.